Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony NEX-5
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5N
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony NEX-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ100 was announced 2 months later than the NEX-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ100 grades against the NEX-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony NEX-5
| FZ100 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Panasonic FZ100
| NEX-5 | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony NEX-5
| FZ100 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ100 against the NEX-5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and NEX-5 is 67 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and NEX-5.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FZ100 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-07-21 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $500 | $599 |